The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 80a
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The transposition of a word in a deed was the foundation of the great wealth of the American millionaire. Daniel Clark. He had purchased 1920 square toises-that is, an acre—of land in a part of New Orlenns that became the centre of the city. By carelessness in the engrossing of the deed his purchase was changed to «1920 toises square »—in other words, from an acre, worth £10,000 to 3500 acres, worth £5,000,000. Mr. Clark took full advantage of the mistake, and all the law in New Orleans could not prevent him.
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